Age Power (English)

It takes us back to the 1950s. We were in school then, and going to a restaurant was almost unheard of. Except for a few big cities, small towns hardly had any restaurants. When someone had to travel for work, they would usually stay with relatives. Many businessmen had their own guest houses or “gaddis,” […]

Recently, through the Never Say Retired platform, we have been sharing a thought almost every day — a small spark of reflection. One of those thoughts said: “Give time to yourself — your first need is you.” What a profound truth! Especially for us seniors, this message holds a mirror to our lives. All our

Do you remember those days—some fifty or sixty years ago—when we all sat together in the same classroom? Wooden benches, a blackboard, the soft haze of chalk dust, and the ringing of the school bell — that was our entire world. There were more some forty children in our class. Today, the education department has

A delightful message has been circulating on WhatsApp lately. A child was asked what he wanted to become when he grew up. His answer was surprising: I don’t want to be a doctor, or an engineer, or an officer, or a minister… I want to be a grandfather! And he had plenty of reasons for

There is a unique joy in sitting with people of our own age. Old memories come alive, forgotten stories resurface, and we relive moments that once defined us. In those hours, life seems to turn its pages backward — laughter fills the air, and time pauses for a while. Yet, one thing we must remember

As age advances, a question often arises – does time drag on endlessly, or is there no time left at all? This dilemma is present in some form in nearly every senior citizen’s life. Interestingly, the answer depends entirely on one’s mindset and lifestyle. Some seniors organize their daily routines so well that they remain

Footpaths are not just stretches of stone or concrete. They are, in fact, pathways to health, independence, and dignity. For senior citizens especially, they can make the difference between an active lifestyle and one confined indoors. If our cities had good, safe, and well-illuminated footpaths, with occasional benches to rest, the health of citizens—particularly the

In the past two years, I have written two articles on friendship and its indispensability in old age. Today, once again, I felt inspired to write on the same subject. This time, the reason was a piece of news I came across in a WhatsApp group. A reputed American business magazine reported that, compared to

Recently, I came across a humorous yet thought-provoking video on WhatsApp. It was presented as comedy, but the hidden message highlighted a serious concern of our society. In the video, a lady had opened a shop with a banner behind her that read – “Relatives available on rent here.” A couple, whose son was to

A niece of mine often advises me not to drive. She says, “You’re 78 now, you should hire a driver or use Uber.” A granddaughter who lives far away is surprised to learn that I still drive myself around. Recently, I saw a post on Facebook where a 92-year-old man proudly shared that he still

You may have been the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company, or a renowned medical practitioner whose time was so valuable that booking an appointment with you was akin to securing a meeting with royalty. Perhaps you held the office of a head of state or a famous global diplomat, surrounded by respect and attention. In

These days, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being discussed everywhere. It almost feels as if, in the near future, we won’t be able to do anything without it. But what exactly is AI? If we look closely, we have actually been using it for decades—be it a simple calculator or the early computers we worked with.